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Federal Member for Dawson and Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Sovereign Capability, Andrew Willcox MP, is encouraging visual artists from across North Queensland to apply for the Australian Parliament House Artist-in-Residence program. Photo supplied
Federal Member for Dawson and Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Sovereign Capability, Andrew Willcox MP, is encouraging visual artists from across North Queensland to apply for the Australian Parliament House Artist-in-Residence program.
The initiative, delivered by the Department of Parliamentary Services, offers a unique opportunity for artists at any stage of their career to go behind the scenes at the national heart of democracy.
Mr Willcox said the program provides a rare vantage point where politics, history, architecture, and art meet.
"This is a fantastic initiative to highlight the work of a selected artist and give them the opportunity to see the inner workings of Parliament House," Mr Willcox said.
"It is important that we support the arts. This program provides a rare opportunity for Australian artists to grow their practice and showcase our democracy through their own creative lens.”
The architects of Parliament House, Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp, intended art to be integral to the architecture and function of the building. The artwork within the building enlivens the working environment and reflects the diversity of Australia’s identity, culture, character, and landscape.
The successful artist will receive an artist fee for the Research Stage of $10,000; an additional Commission Fee for new work of up to $30,000; a travel and accommodation allowance of up to $15,000; and access to a workspace within the Parliamentary Library.
"I would love to see a talented artist from our region take up this residency," Mr Willcox said.
"Dawson has a rich cultural identity; this is the perfect platform to present a fresh, regional perspective on one of our nation's most iconic environments.”
Applications for the program are now open and will close at 11:00 am on 16 June 2026.
For further information and to apply, please visit the official website:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Visit_Parliament/Art/Parliament_House_Artist-in-Residence
Contributed with thanks to Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox’s office
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